Comments on: Zinc http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/ The latest from Acne.org and DanielKern.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:21:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jessica http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-62590 Jessica Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:56:31 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-62590 To those of you experiencing hair loss with zinc, I read that while too low zinc levels can cause hair loss, so can taking ~too much~. So if you're losing hair with your dosage, try lowering it. Anyway, I've been reading up on this quite a bit because I'm hoping I'll benefit from it like many others here, but is 30 mg better to start out with or or should I just jump to 50 mg? And does it help with skin problems on the body too, or mostly just the face? To those of you experiencing hair loss with zinc, I read that while too low zinc levels can cause hair loss, so can taking ~too much~. So if you’re losing hair with your dosage, try lowering it. Anyway, I’ve been reading up on this quite a bit because I’m hoping I’ll benefit from it like many others here, but is 30 mg better to start out with or or should I just jump to 50 mg? And does it help with skin problems on the body too, or mostly just the face?

]]> By: Kay http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-45284 Kay Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:51:59 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-45284 To anyone concerned about zinc causing stomach problems, you may want to try this brand: New Chapter Organics Zinc Food Complex. It does NOT upset stomachs! In fact, it can be taken on an EMPTY stomach!!! Please look up the ingredients on New Chapter's web site. (E.g., besides 30mg probiotic zinc, one of the other ingredients is tumeric, which reportedly helps with acne, scaring, & red marks; it is known to have anti-inflamatory properties. Please see tumeric threads on acne.org and other websites for more info.) My 17-year old son started taking this supplement approximately 2 weeks ago. The improvement in his medium-to-severe acne is amazing...his face is at least 70% improved!! He takes 2 tablets per day, one in am and one in pm. He's taken "One A Day® Teen Advantage" (which has 15mg zinc) for a long time, as well as supplemental Vitamin D and Citrical (for bone health, since teens drink soda at social events.) He's continuing to use Duac once a day, although I think he's become resistant to the Clindamycin in Duac, so the only benefit may be the 5% Benzoyl Peroxide. After my son's face clears even more, he'll try reducing the daily amount of zinc he takes. From my research, taking 75mg/day (his current total dose) is safe for short-term treatments. (Also, his multivitamin has 15mg copper.) He's been on antibiotics and prescription meds for 3 years. He has another appointment next week with his dermatologist, who I intend to "fire." (I've previously asked the dermatologist about zinc, b-vitamins, fish oil, and other supplements - and his response was basically "no, they don't work," and then he gave my son a prescription for Tazorac - which inflamed my son's face like crazy.) Can't wait to ease my son off antibiotics! (He's currently on ampicillin, after being on Doxycycline (upset stomach,) Doryx, minocycline, and Bactrim (allergic reaction.) My son stopped using Differin after he saw his skin improve after only a few days after starting the zinc. Hope this info helps others. The advice I've read on acne.org has been very helpful for me and my son! Thanks to everyone that shares their own knowledge and experience. To anyone concerned about zinc causing stomach problems, you may want to try this brand: New Chapter Organics Zinc Food Complex. It does NOT upset stomachs! In fact, it can be taken on an EMPTY stomach!!! Please look up the ingredients on New Chapter’s web site. (E.g., besides 30mg probiotic zinc, one of the other ingredients is tumeric, which reportedly helps with acne, scaring, & red marks; it is known to have anti-inflamatory properties. Please see tumeric threads on acne.org and other websites for more info.)

My 17-year old son started taking this supplement approximately 2 weeks ago. The improvement in his medium-to-severe acne is amazing…his face is at least 70% improved!! He takes 2 tablets per day, one in am and one in pm. He’s taken “One A Day® Teen Advantage” (which has 15mg zinc) for a long time, as well as supplemental Vitamin D and Citrical (for bone health, since teens drink soda at social events.) He’s continuing to use Duac once a day, although I think he’s become resistant to the Clindamycin in Duac, so the only benefit may be the 5% Benzoyl Peroxide.

After my son’s face clears even more, he’ll try reducing the daily amount of zinc he takes. From my research, taking 75mg/day (his current total dose) is safe for short-term treatments. (Also, his multivitamin has 15mg copper.)

He’s been on antibiotics and prescription meds for 3 years. He has another appointment next week with his dermatologist, who I intend to “fire.” (I’ve previously asked the dermatologist about zinc, b-vitamins, fish oil, and other supplements – and his response was basically “no, they don’t work,” and then he gave my son a prescription for Tazorac – which inflamed my son’s face like crazy.) Can’t wait to ease my son off antibiotics! (He’s currently on ampicillin, after being on Doxycycline (upset stomach,) Doryx, minocycline, and Bactrim (allergic reaction.) My son stopped using Differin after he saw his skin improve after only a few days after starting the zinc.

Hope this info helps others. The advice I’ve read on acne.org has been very helpful for me and my son! Thanks to everyone that shares their own knowledge and experience.

]]> By: Alex http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-43901 Alex Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:40:37 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-43901 i started zinc today.. I have severe cystic acne. if it works i will report back with brand and regimin. i started zinc today.. I have severe cystic acne. if it works i will report back with brand and regimin.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-38121 Lucy Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:54:18 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-38121 Zinc cleared my acne by 90%!!! I have never had success with anything before but zinc is AMAZING! I started taking 30mg/day 2 weeks ago and have noticed a drastic reduction in breakouts. My face is almost clear which I haven't been able to say for a really long time. I use Natures Organics Zinc 30mg, I got it at Whole Foods for around $15/60 capsules. If 30mg a day doesn't work, try 60mg/day; but don't go much higher than that (for an extended period of time as it interferes with your copper absorption). Before taking meds that a dermatologist gives you, try ZINC. Give it 30 days, if it doesn't work then go to the derm. Take Zinc with food. I take 1 after breakfast. Zinc cleared my acne by 90%!!!
I have never had success with anything before but zinc is AMAZING! I started taking 30mg/day 2 weeks ago and have noticed a drastic reduction in breakouts. My face is almost clear which I haven’t been able to say for a really long time. I use Natures Organics Zinc 30mg, I got it at Whole Foods for around $15/60 capsules. If 30mg a day doesn’t work, try 60mg/day; but don’t go much higher than that (for an extended period of time as it interferes with your copper absorption).

Before taking meds that a dermatologist gives you, try ZINC. Give it 30 days, if it doesn’t work then go to the derm.

Take Zinc with food. I take 1 after breakfast.

]]> By: aakila http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-37213 aakila Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:46:21 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-37213 any recommendation for TOPICAL ZINC? and its very drying so should it a mask or spot treatment? any recommendation for TOPICAL ZINC? and its very drying so should it a mask or spot treatment?

]]> By: Florin http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-32904 Florin Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:25 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-32904 Good afternoon! When is better to manage the zinc, morning or night? With a meal? Good afternoon!

When is better to manage the zinc, morning or night? With a meal?

]]> By: kittenpaw http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-31750 kittenpaw Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:50:21 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-31750 by the way, do u think if Zinc helps healing scars and red marks? or does it only reduce acne? I heard Zinc is also good for cold and flu, gives immune system a kick. by the way, do u think if Zinc helps healing scars and red marks? or does it only reduce acne? I heard Zinc is also good for cold and flu, gives immune system a kick.

]]> By: kittenpaw http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-31672 kittenpaw Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:44:47 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-31672 I couldnt decide btw solgar or gnc brand to buy then I read we shld take gluconate so that means I'll go for GNC. I'm worried about taking these thing without consulting a doctor cos we might end up collapsing body's natural balance and then may have to stick to supplements forever! So what's the conclusion? DO we take it after dinner or with dinner or hours after dinner? I heard should be taken at night before bed dunno why... I couldnt decide btw solgar or gnc brand to buy then I read we shld take gluconate so that means I’ll go for GNC. I’m worried about taking these thing without consulting a doctor cos we might end up collapsing body’s natural balance and then may have to stick to supplements forever! So what’s the conclusion? DO we take it after dinner or with dinner or hours after dinner? I heard should be taken at night before bed dunno why…

]]> By: Kellokit http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-29259 Kellokit Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:49:48 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-29259 I started taking zinc about 2 weeks ago, and my forehead broke out in angry, big, painful pimples.. I don't think zinc works for me...:/ which sucks because I was reallly hoping that it would. I started taking zinc about 2 weeks ago, and my forehead broke out in angry, big, painful pimples.. I don’t think zinc works for me…:/ which sucks because I was reallly hoping that it would.

]]> By: nana http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-28040 nana Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:40:20 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-28040 i hear zinc is good for acne and the cells in your body.BUT what your doctor does not tell you is that if you have DIARRHEA for weeks and nothing seems to slow it down or stop it,taking ZINC might be the answer. IT WAS FOR ME.maybe diarrhea OR antibiotics OR maybe it was the infection i had.MAYBE one or all caused me to be low on zinc and maybe vitamins too. I DONT KNOW. i only know it worked. but i read that you need to take zinc and iron several hours apart. i hear zinc is good for acne and the cells in your body.BUT what your doctor does not tell you is that if you have DIARRHEA for weeks and nothing seems to slow it down or stop it,taking ZINC might be the answer. IT WAS FOR ME.maybe diarrhea OR antibiotics OR maybe it was the infection i had.MAYBE one or all caused me to be low on zinc and maybe vitamins too. I DONT KNOW. i only know it worked. but i read that you need to take zinc and iron several hours apart.

]]> By: Aric http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-27038 Aric Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:25:32 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-27038 I take a multivitamin which is 15mg a day and take the 50mg zinc a day and it's fine you also get zinc from food. so don't take over 80mg of zinc in pill form. Because you will probably get about 5-15mg of zinc from food each day. I take a multivitamin which is 15mg a day and take the 50mg zinc a day and it’s fine you also get zinc from food. so don’t take over 80mg of zinc in pill form. Because you will probably get about 5-15mg of zinc from food each day.

]]> By: Nikki http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-26300 Nikki Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:35:57 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-26300 I'm taking multivitamins with 15 mg zinc. Is this enough? Or should I take more? I’m taking multivitamins with 15 mg zinc. Is this enough? Or should I take more?

]]> By: Tina http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-26254 Tina Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:28:35 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-26254 Nicotinamide has been shown in several different studies. Dermatologists talk about it a lot. *link edited out* Nicotinamide has been shown in several different studies. Dermatologists talk about it a lot.
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]]> By: ritzz http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-25506 ritzz Sun, 16 May 2010 02:01:45 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-25506 i have been having hair thinning after taking only 15 mg of zinc. Is this induced by copper deficiency?? Can someones please help! i have been having hair thinning after taking only 15 mg of zinc. Is this induced by copper deficiency??
Can someones please help!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-25310 Lisa Fri, 07 May 2010 14:34:56 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/02/20/zinc/#comment-25310 Does anyone out there suffer with Crohns Disease and teenage acne??? My 16 year old son is taking medication E.g 6MP for Crohns(mild not many symptoms) and I have just decided to give him a zinc supplement to see if helps with the acne that has just started bout 6 months ago. He is also on other supplements...Fish oil,vit c, multivitamins and probiotics. He is pretty healthy but I am concerned re his skin and would rather he didn't go on anti biotics because of the Crohns and his medication. Any thoughts anyone?? Cheers Lisa Does anyone out there suffer with Crohns Disease and teenage acne???
My 16 year old son is taking medication E.g 6MP for Crohns(mild not many symptoms) and I have just decided to give him a zinc supplement to see if helps with the acne that has just started bout 6 months ago.
He is also on other supplements…Fish oil,vit c, multivitamins and probiotics.
He is pretty healthy but I am concerned re his skin and would rather he didn’t go on anti biotics because of the Crohns and his medication.
Any thoughts anyone??
Cheers Lisa

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